1 . The news industry has had a rough decade. Print readership is steadily declining, newspapers are closing, and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off. In response, major newspapers have made significant changes. They’re attempting to combat declining reader interest by shortening stories, creating clickbait (诱饵性标题), and most especially, using social media to their advantage.

With the rise of social media sites, many people have claimed that we are entering a new age in which news must be delivered in 140 characters or fewer. People’s ability to focus on long-form content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today’s world. This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short, easily-understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed. To interest a more specific and generally younger readership, newspapers have revised content, prioritizing articles that are visually appealing instead of having depth.

But, in reality, there is still a demand for in-depth reporting. In this era of misinformation and clickbait, readers are seeking reliable sources of news that provide context, analysis, and accountability. Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes, involves multiple perspectives, and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world, helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complicated matters.

While social media have changed the way we consume news, the quality of news remains essential for public. It’s crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity (完整性) of news. This means providing both quick updates and in-depth analysis, and using social media to promote their content, but not at the expense of accuracy or integrity. By doing so, news organizations can ensure that they remain relevant and trusted sources of information in a rapidly changing media environment.

5 . Here are four books for teens to read before they turn 18, including a mix of classics, young adult fiction and non-fiction. Parents may even want to re-read.

This may be one of the most powerful books of the decade, which deals with themes of race and community in a moving way that will speak to any teen. This book is an award winner and one for both parents and their children.

This book is a series of short writings surrounding the experiences of Esperanza Cordero, a Latina girl living in Chicago. It will take readers along a coming-of-age story that explores happiness, heartbreak and everything in between.

This novel centers around a boy with autism (自闭症) and a mystery that the readers get to experience from the viewpoint of Christopher John Francis Boone. He doesn’t understand human emotion, and living this mystery through this angle is a thoughtful way for teens to understand the ways in which people can differ yet also be the same.

Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of embracing who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.

6 . Out- of- hours: an introduction to China

200ct 2022-17 Dec 2022

Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour before the Museum opens to the public.

In the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China, you will gain an insight into the development of Chinese history and culture from 5000 BC to the present day.

In a beautifully refurnished space which has recently re-opened, this introductory tour will give you a deep appreciation for the magnificent objects on display featuring Tang dynasty tomb figures buried around AD 728 and beautiful Ming dynasty blue-and-white porcelain (瓷器).

Gallery on this tour:

• Room 33: China (Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery)

Booking information

• The tour will begin at 9:00 and will last for 60 minutes.

• Please meet at the Main entrance on Great Russell Street (WC1B 3DG) at 8:50 with your email confirmation.

• This tour is limited to a maximum of 20 places per session. If you would like to bring a group of 10 or more people or arrange a special out-of-hours tour, please email traveltradebookings@britishmuseum.org to discuss your options.

• To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, face coverings are required for the protection of yourself and others. Please be considerate of people and exercise social distancing where you can — especially in smaller spaces. Hand sanitizer (洗手液) stations can be found throughout the Museum and we recommend washing your hands regularly.

• All measures are subject to change in accordance with government guidelines (Opens in new window) and Museum regulations. Further information can be found in our FAQs section.

Meeting point:

Main entrance — Great Russell Street (WC1B 3DG)

Price:

• £33

• £16 (Ages 5-15 years)

• Free tor under 5s and disabled visitors’ assistant (no booking required)

8 . The Art of Wearing Works of Art

The Smithsoman’s Craft2Wear Show will be held in Washington D.C.’s National Building Museum from October 20 to 22, transforming the building into a one-stop shop for the finest in American contemporary wearable craft (手工艺) and design

Beck is a jeweler (珠宝师) of Beck Studio At 13 years old, she became an assistant to her father and learned silversmith shills from him as well as her mother, who worked as a professional jewelry craftsman Beck’s ties to the process of creating jewelry inspired her to develop a deeper understanding of Native American art.

Appleton is a corporate fashion designer and the founder of Amber Poitier inc, a leather accessories (配饰) company founded in 2015 in New York. Appleton attempts to empower women through her jewelry and fashion accessories.

Mitchell is an artist who will be showcasing jewelry made from recycled newspaper at the event. She began exploring newspaper as an artistic medium while taking a metalsmithing class at the University of Michigan in 1990.

Bumbershoots by Nana, a business that handcrafts wearable art for babies, will display clothing at Craf2Wear Founded by artist Judith Carr, Bumbershoots by Nana seeks to create high-quality sleeping bags that are parent-friendly and functional.

$17 per person if purchased before October 17 or $20 after October 17,

$10 per ticket for groups of 10 or more,

$8 per student ticket with Student ID Cards presented at the door (Students under age 18)

The sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth II has not only raked in a whopping box office, but also focused much attention     1     science and technologies that appeared in the movie,    2    (include) space elevators, quantum computers, and nuclear fusions. China’s movie box office revenue     3    (reach) nearly 6.76 billion yuan during the Spring Festival holiday from Jan 21 to 27. The Wandering Earth II ranked the    4    (two) among six domestic titles released during the holiday.

To escape the harm of a    5     (rapid) burning sun, humans in the movie try to build about 10,000 massive engines     6    power) by nuclear fusions to propel the earth to a place     7    the atmosphere is safe both for humans and the earth.     8    the road to the universe is perilous. In order to save earth, young people once again have to step forward to start a race against time for life and death.

Over the past week, topics related to The Wandering Earth II have been trending on Weibo,     9     popular Twitter-like social media platform in China, one after another. Many     10    (audience) show great interest in the details in the movie.